Hillary's Bold & Zesty Quinoa Salad

Hillary

Servings

6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Cuisine

Plant Based

Category

Salad

This salad packs tons of flavor into every bite!

Hillary's Bold & Zesty Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

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    • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
    • 1/4 cup tahini
    • 1/4 cup lemon juice
    • 5 Tbsp FreshJax Everything Sauce
    • 1 Tbsp FreshJax Bold Bayou Seasoning

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    • 2/3 cup quinoa (rinsed and drained)
    • 1 1/3 cup water
    • 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
    • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
    • 1 cup organic corn kernels
    • 1/4 small red onion (diced)
    • 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
    • 4 medium cucumbers (seeded and diced)
    • 2 medium tomatoes (seeded and diced)
    • 1 tsp sea salt

    Directions

    1. Combine water and quinoa in a sauce pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cover, simmering for 15 minutes.

    2. While quinoa cooks, combine dressing ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.

    3. When quinoa is finished, remove from heat and fluff with a fork.

    4. In a large bowl combine all salad ingredients. Top individual salads with dressing. Refrigerate any leftovers in air-tight containers for up to one week.